VP Total Rewards: Strategic Exec for Equity & Benefits

Appfolio; California (MO); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AppFolio is seeking a senior Total Rewards leader to shape compensation, equity, and benefits while driving a forward-looking strategy aligned with our talent goals. You will partner with executives, the CPO, and the board to prioritize initiatives, build data-driven programs, and ensure governance across all rewards programs.

You will lead a high-performing team, embed rigorous processes, and influence across Finance, Legal, HR, and Talent Acquisition to enable strategic pay decisions.

Qualifications

• Total Rewards expertise spanning compensation, equity, benefits, and related policies.
• Strategic mindset to forecast market shifts and translate into roadmaps.
• Experience collaborating with Compensation Committees and Boards.
• Strong understanding of compensation economics and market pricing.
• Exceptional communication to present technical material to senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead through organizational change.
• Structured, data-driven approach with strong governance.
• Champions a high-performance culture aligned with AppFolio values.

Responsibilities

• Evolve Total Rewards programs to align with the Future of Work and shifting talent needs.
• Partner on executive compensation and board governance, shaping strategy and materials.
• Shape multi-year benefits strategy and funding to balance costs and employee experience.
• Lead pay equity analyses and ensure governance across Total Rewards initiatives.
• Enable leaders to make informed pay decisions with clear, transparent communication.

Skills

Total Rewards

Strategy & Vision

Board Partnership

Financial Acumen

Executive Presence

Change Leadership

Operational Rigor

AppFolian Way

Job description

AppFolio is seeking a senior Total Rewards leader to shape compensation, equity, and benefits while driving a forward-looking strategy aligned with our talent goals. You will partner with executives, the CPO, and the board to prioritize initiatives, build data-driven programs, and ensure governance across all rewards programs.

You will lead a high-performing team, embed rigorous processes, and influence across Finance, Legal, HR, and Talent Acquisition to enable strategic pay decisions.